I thought I was getting in line an hour and a half early to get cheesesteak and realized I was in…read moreline for a different viral sandwich place getting French dip au jus elsewhere. No mind - I came here after a workout class and was there over an hour and a half before they open. I passed the time with games on my phone and before I knew it they opened and 10 minutes later I was eating what I was craving. It was perfect. Hit the spot. Unfortunately I think I started a line - but everyone I saw behind me had ordered by the time o finished my first half and turned around to head out. The guys working here were also VERY nice and tried to get me an extra cheesesteak around 10 as they were working on a large catering order. Unfortunately they made exactly the right amount so he came out to apologize for getting my hopes up. That interaction alone put me in a great mood while waiting.

One of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had! The toasted sesame roll paired perfectly with the…read morecheesesteak, it was chef's kiss. You know a place is doing something right when there's only one item on the menu. My only downside was the price. At around $25-$27 for a cheesesteak, it's definitely on the expensive side, but it's absolutely worth trying at least once and who knows maybe you will back for more! You order at the counter, so there is not much to say about the service. The shop has standing bar tops along the walls, giving it more of a grab-and-go vibe than a sit-down restaurant. I just wish we had this exact cheesesteak sandwich back in the Bay Area!

I love Zabar's market! They have a lot of speciality items that I can't find at home. I purchased…read moresome goodies and some merch and just had a fun time looking around the store. They have a little bit of everything from prepared foods, a bakery, deli counter, caviar, coffee, tea, and so much more. I also stopped into the cafe to get a bagel with butter. It was late morning so the shop wasn't very busy. However, it took a long time to get my bagel and I couldn't figure out why. Some of the staff were just waiting around and it seemed like one guy was making all of the orders. Anyways, my bagel was great.

Overpriced. Customer service is nonexistent…read more Two guys working, a mostly empty shop. One prepared a bagel with cream cheese the whole time. The other stood with his back to me and talked to his coworker. I waited 8 minutes and left. Went to Bagel Nosh a few blocks north. Shop was packed. One guy taking orders for everyone in line. Three guy assembly line preparing orders. Two women ringing up. I was out in 3 minutes. (Yes, I timed it. I'm petty.) If making a bagel was a sport, Zabar's Cafe would be a little league team in last place.

I got the pork chop with corn for dinner and it was great!…read more Nelson my bartender was very kind and helpful with my food decision as well. The atmosphere was also so cute! I can totally see having a date or girl dinner here.

The ambiance was OK- old time Italian restaurant in a nice corner of the Village off 5th Avenue…read more The food was good and expensive for the quality and service. We had to ask for the Summer NYC Restaurant menu- was not provided. I have passed this restaurant many times and always wondered what it was and how it would be. The answer: OK.

i don't go to this place a lot but when i do i always enjoy it. the variety of spices and costumer…read moreservice is great. the prices are also great i'm going their later today.

There are a number of similar names for this small, but mighty, establishment floating around on…read morethe internet: Ninth Avenue International Foods, Ninth Avenue International Market, International Grocery & International Food, Ninth Avenue International Grocery, or just what's written on the sign: International Grocery. Whatever the actual name, it seems that this Mediterranean specialty store has been open since 1947, run first by the Smitsis Family, and then the Karamouzis (including brothers Sotiris, Dinos, and Panayiotis). The Karamouzis moved it a few doors north to its present location in 1983. The neighborhood around the store has evolved a great deal over the years, but inside, old world charm persists. Everywhere you look there are bulk bins, barrels, and sacks brimming with: - Spices: all the staples needed for Mediterranean, Indian and North African cuisines, including za'atar, dried tamarind, cloves, allspice, rock salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper, black mustard seed, etc... - Dried fruits: pineapple, apricots, raisins, figs, diced orange peel, dates, etc... - Dried nuts: cashews, macadamias, almonds in every form, walnuts, pistachios, etc.. - Grains, beans, lentils, and flours - Coffee I love that International Grocery has stuck with bins and barrels for all these years. Bulk bins were the norm when the store first opened and are so much more environmentally friendly than the ubiquitous single use plastic packaging we see nowadays. Environmentally conscious folks are increasingly coming around to appreciate bulk bins and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the hot "new" trend in coming years. If you stick with something for long enough, it comes back into fashion, right? The wonders don't end with all those glorious bins, however. Far from it. Improbably, all of the following (and more) also neatly fit into a store the size of a suburbanite's two-car garage: - Olives -- about 10-15 kinds by my last count, but I've seen even more varieties at times. I love my crisp, green Castelvetranos and black Kalamatas; the Progeny loves her pimento-stuffed Manzanillas. - Antipasti (mushrooms, artichokes, giardiniera, gigantes plaki) and preserved lemon peel - Feta (Bulgarian, Greek) and other cheeses - Tzatziki and other spreads - A variety of fresh and packaged pastries (baklava, kourabiedes, koulourakia) and halvas - Olive oils, pomegranate molasses, carob molasses - Pita breads and pasta - Rose water - Amardeen (an apricot leather used to make a Syrian drink of the same name) Prices are quite fair and the owners + staff are kind, generous, gentle and gracious. When my 10-year old privately expressed interest in the orange peel to me, one of the owners overheard and offered her some to try. They didn't look at all askance when she delightedly opened various bins to sniff the beautiful aromas within. (I did teach her to waft the smells to her nose by hand a la chemistry lab, instead of sticking her head into each bin.) As much as I detest the areas around Port Authority -- it's one of the dirtiest, smelliest parts of NYC -- I do go out of my way for International Grocery and will for as long as we're both around.

TLDR: Came for healthy food. Decent but a bit expensive for what it is. Probably won't come back…read moreanytime soon. FOOD: My partner and I were craving something on the healthier side so we came here. Good number of options for multiple diets, which I can appreciate. I was satisfied but wasn't all that excited. SERVICE: Fine, no complaints. AMBIANCE: A little odd. It's a small place and feels a bit crammed. it's more of a takeout spot is what I gathered. VALUE: Meh. They don't skimp on meat which is nice but I wasn't super impressed with the taste of my food.

If I lived in NYC I'd be here every day because it's so delicious for gluten and dairy free food!!…read moreLuckily for my wallet I live in California and only get to visit every few months. Everything I've tried has tasted so yummy and clean. It is a bit more pricey but I don't mind when I'm in town. Kudos to whoever created this place

Ok this place is SO GREAT. Don't let the reviews fool you…read more It's like the erewhon of nyc and I'm here for that! Not everyone will love it, and that's ok! They have a variety of healthy specialty snacks that are hard to find. The quality of all their fresh food and prepared sandwiches / salads is a 1000000/10. Some of my favorite items: - freshly sliced "healthier" turkey breast - green goddess salad !! - curry chicken salad / wrap - chocolate covered dates (coffee station) - matcha foam over coconut water (coffee station) - protein soft serve (coffee station) - Chinese chicken salad

Happier Grocer left me a bit confused after my visit. I ordered the matcha latte with Okinawan…read moreblack sugar, and while it sounded great on paper, I genuinely could not taste the matcha at all. Even visually, it did not really look like matcha, which made me double check with the staff to see if I had been given a hojicha latte by mistake. It was a bit of a letdown, but I am open to giving it another shot and trying something else on the menu next time.

Maybe a bit expensive for rice pudding but it was yummy. Love the vibe and decor. Despite the sassy…read moresignage, employees were welcoming and nice. They limit samples to 3 flavors. The classic creamy flavors were the best (coconut was delicious with coconut flakes).

This was the best part of walking through SoHo. Rice pudding why not? I love rice pudding, so…read moreimagine my excitement when I saw all the flavors they had. I must say that the guy behind the counter was annoyed with us because I wanted to sample them all. They were all good so I couldn't decide.

Dinner | $40-50 We walked in last night without a…read morereservation. The owner/chef was extremely friendly and helpful and made sure that we were happy with everything we ordered and with the service. The cocktails were lovely and I enjoyed the vegan.bulgogi bibimbop quite a lot and my friend really liked her cheesecake. The restaurant is beautiful and the live music added a special touch. I'll be back!

SO many vegan & gluten free restaurants in NYC... so glad that I circled back to give it a try. The…read moreBLT with gluten free bread- spectacular! Look how sweet the place setting is UT47 Kitchen Great service too Little Gluten free cake just because... Not thrilled with paying almost $7 for a black brewed plain iced tea....